Idaho’s ‘brain drain’ worries UI prof

An assistant professor at the University of Idaho told the Moscow League of Women Voters on Wednesday that Idaho is on par with the rest of the country when it comes to ensuring its children graduate with a high school diploma. Unfortunately, Paul Lewin, an extension specialist and assistant professor in agricultural economics and rural sociology at the UI, said Idaho fails after that, as the state falls well short in getting those students to continue their education and obtain college degrees. Lewin spoke at length about the state’s shortcomings during a meeting on education, gender inequalities and economic resilience in Idaho/ Samantha Malott , Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

Question: Next time you see a North Idaho legislator, ask him or her what they have done to improve the level of education in this state. Thoughts?